Kare-Kare (Keto Modified)
Oxtail Peanut Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no rice flour or ground rice to thicken the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stew made from tender oxtail and tripe simmered in a thick, flavorful peanut sauce. The keto version omits the traditional rice flour thickener and high-carb vegetables, focusing on the meaty base and lower-carb greens.
Key ingredients
Oxtail, beef tripe, unsweetened peanut butter, annatto oil, garlic, onion, fish sauce, bok choy, eggplant, bagoong alamang (shrimp paste).
How to make it keto
Ask for no rice flour or ground rice to thicken the sauce. Omit long beans and banana blossoms. Emphasize more bok choy or cabbage. Request unsweetened peanut butter if possible, and no added sugar.
Watch out for
Rice flour/ground rice as thickener, long beans, banana blossoms, sweetened peanut butter, potential hidden sugars in the sauce.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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